Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $48,340 +5% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $74,510
Employed locally 410
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $55,180
    90th
    $74,510

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 68% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bill and Account Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Napa, CA $66,940
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,830
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,290
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,810

    Nearby metros — Bill and Account Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,000
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,000
    Kentucky $44,890
    Sandusky, OH $43,280
    Owensboro, KY $42,540
    Rocky Mount, NC $42,080

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,100
    Office Clerks, General $39,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,480
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bill and Account Collectors make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Lexington, KY is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Bill and Account Collectors salaries?

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Lexington, KY is 5% above the national median of $46,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bill and Account Collectors in Lexington?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.